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Alekhine Defense: Modern Variation, Flohr Variation

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Overview

Alekhine Defense: Modern Variation, Flohr Variation is a named branch in the Semi-Open Games group of chess theory, classified under ECO B05.

The Semi-Open Games group covers semi-open games — replies to 1.e4 where Black declines the symmetrical 1…e5 in favour of an asymmetric pawn structure.

The line arises from 10 plies — specifically the moves 1. e4 Nf6 2. e5 Nd5 3. d4 d6 4. Nf3 Bg4 5. Be2 c6.

In the opening tree, this line branches off from Alekhine Defense: Modern Variation, Main Line, part of the broader King's Pawn Game system.

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ECO code
B05
Group
Semi-Open Games (B)
Plies
10
Parent
Alekhine Defense: Modern Variation, Main Line

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